Trophy Jar
The Trophy Jar Blog

sales conversion

← All topics

How to write up a business proposal that actually gets signed

The parts that make a business proposal impossible to say no to, from the outcome-first opening to the pricing table and the social proof that quietly closes the deal.

Tony V October 28, 2026

The HubSpot Workflow, Explained Without the Jargon

A HubSpot workflow runs your CRM busywork on autopilot. Here is how the triggers work, when to pick a workflow over a sequence, and the setups worth building first.

Tony V October 12, 2026

How to Write a Business Proposal Template That Closes

A reusable, section-by-section guide to writing a business proposal template that actually closes deals, without starting from a blank page every time.

Tony V October 10, 2026

The HubSpot CRM Sales Pipeline Feature, Explained

A plain-English tour of the HubSpot CRM sales pipeline feature: what it does, how the stages and forecasting really work, and how to turn every Closed Won into proof that helps close your next deal.

Tony V October 9, 2026

How to Write a Business Proposal for Funding That Gets a Yes

A plain, practical guide to writing a funding proposal that gets a yes: the sections that matter, the financials investors actually read, and the proof that builds trust.

Tony V October 7, 2026

HubSpot CRM Custom Sales Pipelines: Build a Flow That Matches How You Sell

One generic pipeline hides where your deals really stall. Here is how HubSpot CRM custom sales pipelines match the way your team actually sells, so you forecast better and close more.

Tony V September 27, 2026

How to Ask for a Client Testimonial (Without the Awkwardness)

Most business owners fumble the ask and end up with a vague "great to work with." Here is how to ask for a client testimonial that actually sells, plus the timing and wording that gets a yes.

Tony V September 13, 2026

HubSpot Sequences, Explained Without the Jargon

A plain-English guide to HubSpot sequences: what they do, how they differ from workflows, the send limits nobody warns you about, and where your automation should pick up after the deal closes.

Tony V September 11, 2026

How to Write a Business Proposal for Sponsorship That Gets a Yes

A practical, no-fluff guide to how to write a business proposal for sponsorship that sponsors actually say yes to, from the executive summary down to the tiers and the follow-up.

Tony V September 1, 2026

Enterprise SaaS Pricing Models: The 2026 Playbook

Per-seat, usage-based, tiered, hybrid, outcome-based. Here is how the main enterprise SaaS pricing models actually work, and how to pick the one your buyer's finance team can live with.

Tony V August 31, 2026

Get insights in your inbox

Monthly guides on review strategy and reputation management. No spam, ever.